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Average Motorcycle Mechanic Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a motorcycle mechanic make in the United States?

The average salary for a motorcycle mechanic in the United States is $47,960, but the range typically falls between $36,980 and $58,110. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $23.06, with a range between $17.78 and $27.94.

There are approximately 14,330 people employed as a motorcycle mechanic in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of motorcycle mechanics.The state with the best pay for a motorcycle mechanic is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $49,500, while New Mexico has the lowest average annual salary of $32,590.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$30,200$14.52
25th Percentile$36,980$17.78
Median$46,270$22.24
75th Percentile$58,110$27.94
90th Percentile$67,730$32.56

Average motorcycle mechanic salary by location

The salary of a motorcycle mechanic can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a motorcycle mechanic in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for motorcycle mechanics are Massachusetts, California, Utah, Wisconsin, Oregon while the worst states are New Mexico, Mississippi, Missouri, West Virginia, Alaska.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$31,430$47,160$80,060
Alaska$36,260$42,990$58,390
Arizona$31,720$50,560$70,720
Arkansas$25,690$42,440$58,150
California$38,210$54,270$72,310
Colorado$33,080$49,360$65,040
Connecticut$37,000$45,600$61,980
Florida$32,100$51,290$71,710
Georgia$29,750$41,590$56,580
Idaho$26,000$41,950$63,460
Illinois$30,090$45,320$57,350
Indiana$28,310$44,590$60,280
Iowa$30,970$43,540$60,260
Kansas$28,500$40,290$58,140
Kentucky$29,080$43,220$56,420
Louisiana$32,530$48,170$65,050
Maine$36,810$48,080$61,160
Maryland$35,370$48,530$60,730
Massachusetts$33,680$49,500$60,340
Michigan$29,670$48,740$64,020
Minnesota$24,820$45,650$59,800
Mississippi$27,040$37,230$56,220
Missouri$30,210$40,770$55,650
Montana$29,170$42,430$56,910
Nebraska$35,750$47,100$60,320
Nevada$26,040$49,550$75,220
New Hampshire$36,130$50,060$72,800
New Jersey$33,380$54,300$80,600
New Mexico$27,000$32,590$37,350
New York$33,960$48,360$62,620
North Carolina$29,320$49,750$87,670
North Dakota$35,090$48,170$57,740
Ohio$31,850$47,770$67,530
Oklahoma$26,740$42,220$65,860
Oregon$36,420$51,630$63,170
Pennsylvania$26,530$46,170$66,530
Rhode Island$27,550$45,620$75,770
South Carolina$30,230$44,870$63,550
South Dakota$33,300$43,940$59,490
Tennessee$27,950$42,880$62,770
Texas$24,070$43,930$63,180
Utah$28,410$52,580$80,680
Vermont$38,380$46,260$59,440
Virginia$37,330$53,400$79,250
Washington$36,780$50,110$74,420
West Virginia$27,860$41,050$72,020
Wisconsin$29,710$53,930$72,530
Wyoming$34,370$50,010$69,770

Even between cities, the salary of a motorcycle mechanic can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for motorcycle mechanics is Madison, WI with an average salary of $82,060.The city with the lowest average salary for motorcycle mechanics is Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula area, MS with an average salary of $32,280.

Areas with highest average salaries for motorcycle mechanics

  1. Madison, WI - $82,060
  2. Raleigh, NC - $63,470
  3. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $61,250
  4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC - $59,210
  5. Fresno, CA - $59,060

Areas with lowest average salaries for motorcycle mechanics

  1. Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula area, MS - $32,280
  2. Sioux City, IA - $37,690
  3. Kansas nonmetropolitan area, KS - $38,930
  4. Missoula, MT - $40,120
  5. Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, WV - $40,280

Employment trends for motorcycle mechanics in the United States

The number of motorcycle mechanics in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of motorcycle mechanics has increased by 840. On average, the number of motorcycle mechanics has been increasing by 1.6% each year. The salary of motorcycle mechanics has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of motorcycle mechanics has increased by $7,570. On average, the salary of motorcycle mechanics has been increasing by 4.7% each year.

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How motorcycle mechanics salaries compare to other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations

Motorcycle Mechanics are part of the installation, maintenance, and repair occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for motorcycle mechanics compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations jobs here.

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